MJOHNSON%ECLD@USC-ECL.ARPA (10/25/85)
PLEASE POST October 21, 1985
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
USER SERVICE LIBRARIAN/AHMANSON FOUNDATION GRANT
INQUIRE AT: University Library Personnel Office
LOCATION: University Library Administration,
Doheny Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to the Senior User Access Librarian under the direction of the
Associate University Librarian for Automation; serves as a member of
the Ahmanson project team.
The Ahmanson Foundation has provided funds for the establishment of
computer-equipped library satellite facilities in which students will
have electronic access to local, regional, national and international
bibliographic information. These microcomputer-based facilities will
also give students access to instructional software supporting
undergraduate and graduate teaching and research activities.
Full-text data files will also be available through the system. The
three-year Ahmanson Project will expand access to traditional library
materials as well as making microcomputer instructional software
readily available for regular, developmental and remedial needs.
Incumbent in this position will be responsible for defining user
requirements; developing and maintaining public service points,
including supervision and training of on-site student consultants;
providing direct assistance to user, including in-person and telephone
contact; writing manuals and instructional materials; training users;
and evaluating software and hardware and making acquisition
recommendations.
The USC library is a major research library in the process of
expanding its staff and collections. It holds 2.3 million volumes,
and is currently engaged in a major fund-raising program for the
improvement of its collections, physical facilities, staff, and
innovative automation programs. The library is a member of the
Assocation of Research Libraries and the Research Libraries Group. It
employs an automated circulation system and is implementing an
automated acquisitions program and an online catalog.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; experience in a public service
or library instruction capacity in a college or university library
system; experience with microcomputers in a college or university
setting; strong writing and verbal communication skills; and
experience in planning and presenting training programs. Preference
given to candidates with experience in training staff or the public to
use a library automation system. Programming experience (e.g., BASIC,
PILOT, FORTRAN) preferred.
RANK: Librarian I or II, on the continuing appointment track.
SALARY: Minimum starting salary is $21,000, but is negotiable on the
basis of experience.
BENEFITS: Include TIAA Retirement Program, 22 days' paid vacation per
year under 12-month contract, a choice of Medical Plans, Dental Plan,
Tuition Remission.
POSITION OPEN: Immediately.
APPLY TO: Anna Covington, Personnel Officer, Doheny Memorial Library,
University of Southern California, University Park, Los Angeles,
California 90089-0182. Applicants should submit letter of
application, resume, and names and phone numbers of at least three
references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 1985.
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